Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Squash
Sugar Apple
In German
Squash
Zuckerapfel
In French
Squash
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
calabacín
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
σκουός
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
abóbora
Pinha
In Polish
kabaczek
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
cucurbita
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Squash and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Squash and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Squash and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Squash and Sugar Apple
Care of Squash and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.